From Spain and France, Italy and Portugal, tiles were exported to building sites in Montevideo during the early 1900s. Decorative ceramic tiles were commonly used for every surface - from floors to ceilings to patios, benches and walls. Here are some examples I've found in our neighbourhood.
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| Floor tiles circa 1925 |
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| The front entry of this apartment building features a circular tile motif |
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| The welcome mat in my hallway is a tile trompe l'oeil |
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| Pinwheel patio tiles |
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| Pink and black circa 1900 |
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| Arabic style courtyard tiles |
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| Classic urn and tulip motif |
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| Courtyard fountain |
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| Ceramic shrine with handpainted religious scene, rosette frame and tiled roof |
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| Blue diamonds under the eaves |
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| Pilaster with Spanish tiles |
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| Curved benches in Parque Rodo |
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| Tiles frame the arch over the entrance to a house on Boulevard Espana |
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| Antique tiles for sale at the Tristan Narvaja market |
